How are you all dealing with coronavirus and the restrictions many of us have to live

AzulOscuro · Mar 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scarlett35

That's horrible to hear.

I'm in England and have been working at home the past couple of weeks. We're in lockdown and only allowed to go out for essential trips now and once daily exercise! It's a struggle as I start feeling weird if I'm inside all day or don't leave the house. Luckily I have a garden which I know some don't!

Yes, I would kill for this garden, lol! I put up with it for my two doggies but I understand that it’s being very hard for everyone, with or without a garden.

BreakForTheLight · Mar 29, 2020 at 04:59 PM

At the moment PMS is increasing my anxiety even more. Last night I think it was close to 4 AM when I finally fell asleep and all day I've been feeling bad. Still waiting for that lockdown. Too many companies are a holes as well and still make people come to work when they could also be working from home.

A thought just occurred to me: I really hope the guy standing at the entrance of my supermarket keeping track of how many people are inside doesn't get infected... because he's right next to the door, everyone has to walk by him. They should at least provide him with a mask.
And now I'm looking forward to my next shopping trip even less

Some good news as well: my friend who is sick with corona symptoms is doing better. Although I'm still worried about her because I know she'll be up and about and busy around the house too soon, instead of taking the time to recover properly.

Spirit of Trees · Mar 29, 2020 at 09:28 PM

Coping poorly because of lack of emotional support from friends and family. Family is unaffectionate and distant. Friends are also distant (literally). I don't want solutions right now, I just feel miserable and wanted to vent.

Deilla · Mar 29, 2020 at 11:00 PM

The news really got to me today. So many healthcare workers need equipment. I fear if I do get sick, I will die from lack of care. That there will be no beds, no masks, no PPE or ventilators. I am making sure I stay away from everyone. I've had no contact with anyone for two weeks. I order my groceries online and have them leave them at the door. But now shoppers are striking. I'm trying to prepare for it. I ordered Amazon Prime Pantry. But it won't arrive for 3 weeks. It's not the best food but at least it is something. I just can't believe that something like food is not accessible. Every time I try to order, 90% of the stuff is out of stock. I suffer from mobility issues. I can't go run around from store to store looking for what I need.

-Astral- · Mar 30, 2020 at 03:49 AM

Am really struggling with this last night i took a meltdown in tears because i was worried about everyone ....cant see friends my ocd is getting really bad ...i cant keep this up until june its only two weeks in and am struggling so much want to self harm but am not going to i have to keep myself busy need to go shopping and get my medication from the pharmacy i hate going shopping at the moment keep thinking am not getting the space between me and others am not good at judging distance at all

AzulOscuro · Mar 30, 2020 at 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakForTheLight

At the moment PMS is increasing my anxiety even more. Last night I think it was close to 4 AM when I finally fell asleep and all day I've been feeling bad. Still waiting for that lockdown. Too many companies are a holes as well and still make people come to work when they could also be working from home.

A thought just occurred to me: I really hope the guy standing at the entrance of my supermarket keeping track of how many people are inside doesn't get infected... because he's right next to the door, everyone has to walk by him. They should at least provide him with a mask.
And now I'm looking forward to my next shopping trip even less

Some good news as well: my friend who is sick with corona symptoms is doing better. Although I'm still worried about her because I know she'll be up and about and busy around the house too soon, instead of taking the time to recover properly.

It’s terrible that still people are working without using a mask or at least something that can work like one. The guy who delivered meal to my flat yesterday, didn’t f wear a mask. My partner had to wash everything that covered the meal.

I’m glad for your friend.

AzulOscuro · Mar 30, 2020 at 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Spirit of Trees

Coping poorly because of lack of emotional support from friends and family. Family is unaffectionate and distant. Friends are also distant (literally). I don't want solutions right now, I just feel miserable and wanted to vent.

I’m sorry a lot. This situation is especially hard for people who are or feel alone.
At least, do you have easy access to first need products?

AzulOscuro · Mar 30, 2020 at 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

The news really got to me today. So many healthcare workers need equipment. I fear if I do get sick, I will die from lack of care. That there will be no beds, no masks, no PPE or ventilators. I am making sure I stay away from everyone. I've had no contact with anyone for two weeks. I order my groceries online and have them leave them at the door. But now shoppers are striking. I'm trying to prepare for it. I ordered Amazon Prime Pantry. But it won't arrive for 3 weeks. It's not the best food but at least it is something. I just can't believe that something like food is not accessible. Every time I try to order, 90% of the stuff is out of stock. I suffer from mobility issues. I can't go run around from store to store looking for what I need.

Here, we have the same problem. Even Health professionals don’t receive safety stuff or even medical stuff and now I have just known for a TV program’s report that there are people in laboratories who sell tests to the public with expensive price to any who can afford it while they are supposed to give these tests to the government.
I won’t ever get used to how vulturelike people may be.

AzulOscuro · Mar 30, 2020 at 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by -Astral-

Am really struggling with this last night i took a meltdown in tears because i was worried about everyone ....cant see friends my ocd is getting really bad ...i cant keep this up until june its only two weeks in and am struggling so much want to self harm but am not going to i have to keep myself busy need to go shopping and get my medication from the pharmacy i hate going shopping at the moment keep thinking am not getting the space between me and others am not good at judging distance at all

The same here, we are beginning the third week.
As you say, the best is to keep busy and follow a certain routine. I don’t think the situation will spread until June. But, better, only think in the current day and so on, one day each time.

BreakForTheLight · Mar 31, 2020 at 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by -Astral-

Am really struggling with this last night i took a meltdown in tears because i was worried about everyone ....cant see friends my ocd is getting really bad ...i cant keep this up until june its only two weeks in and am struggling so much want to self harm but am not going to i have to keep myself busy need to go shopping and get my medication from the pharmacy i hate going shopping at the moment keep thinking am not getting the space between me and others am not good at judging distance at all

Hang in there, it will get easier! There will be days you struggle and have meltdowns and that's okay. Just remember not every day will be like this.

xRavenx · Mar 31, 2020 at 08:09 PM

I'm starting to get especially nervous. I live in a "hot zone" in the U.S. (right outside NYC). The healthcare system is completely overwhelmed. I worry most about my 85 year-old grandmother catching it. She lives with my parents and brother. None of them are out working though, so at least her chances of getting it aren't as high. I'm working from home now, which is a relief. It is still stressful with deadlines, but better than being in the office. My therapist is doing telehealth sessions remotely, and it hasn't been so bad. Still though, my anxiety is high, being in such a populated area and all.

Stay well, everyone.

BreakForTheLight · Apr 01, 2020 at 05:30 AM

From now on, I will cross the street if I see anyone approaching on the side walk.

This morning I was on my way home from the supermarket when this b itch came from the opposite direction - already walking right in the middle of the sidewalk instead of to the side to keep more distance - and just started coughing right into the air, not even bothering to cover her mouth at all. She was far too close for comfort in that moment. I'm so angry at people like this. We're not all staying at home for fun! But then idiots have to go and risk the health of everyone else.

Deilla · Apr 01, 2020 at 05:56 AM

We are out of Tylenol everywhere. I use Tylenol a lot for pains and headaches. I can't take Ibuprofen because of my stomach. I can't believe people bought up all the Tylenol. That rumor that Ibuprofen will makes this worse is fake news. I can't believe people aren't more intellect. When I first heard it, it didn't make sense. So I researched. But no! I won't complain. I'm doing the best I can with what I have. I am relying more on my migraine medicine, heating pads and just going to sleep. My step mom said she would try to get some for both of us.

BreakForTheLight · Apr 01, 2020 at 09:49 AM

That sucks! Fingers crossed your stepmom can find you some.

Here there's still lots of empty shelves in the supermarket. Won't be eating a lot of veggies because they were out of everything I wanted

now I probably need less food anyway because I just sit at home all day, but I want to at least eat some healthy food!

Deilla · Apr 01, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Thank you! My sister found some. She's going to mail it to me. That will get me through. I hope you can find some healthy foods for yourself. Sending good thoughts your way!

Sunflower123 · Apr 01, 2020 at 11:56 AM

This is starting to impact my sleep and I don’t do well without sleep.

autonoe · Apr 01, 2020 at 08:20 PM

I was doing okay until this past weekend. The news coverage has become so bleak and gloomy that my OCD has grown uncontrollable and I obsess over the virus all day. We're having a bad allergy season where I live, so every tickle in my throat, every sniffle or sneeze sends my mind racing. My husband still has to work, so I constantly worry that he is going to get sick or bring it home inadvertently. Nothing except sleeping, when I can get myself to sleep, has been able to stop my mind from going to dark places.

My state has not been hit as hard as others. For now, anyway. I can't imagine what people are experiencing and feeling in the worst areas. I pray that everyone will stay safe and healthy as we ride this out.

Deilla · Apr 03, 2020 at 12:22 AM

I'm trying to stay calm and reasonable during this time. Whenever I hear some fear based rumor, I do the research. It's keeping me sane while others end up doing crazy things. I think it's important to keep a cool head during this time. I make sure to stay informed, do my prayers, check in on everyone, tend to my responsibilities and find time to relax and decompress.

I'm wishing the best for everyone! May we all get through this together.

BreakForTheLight · Apr 03, 2020 at 06:19 AM

Overall I think I am relaxing a little but I am still very scared to find out if I caught anything from the coughing idiot on Wednesday. This really sucks. Nothing to do but wait. Of course I know this person might not even be sick, or it might not have reached me, or I might not get sick, or maybe I've even already been infected without any symptoms... but logic doesn't do much to my anxiety.

Sometimes I just want to hide under the covers until all of this is over.

AzulOscuro · Apr 03, 2020 at 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

I'm trying to stay calm and reasonable during this time. Whenever I hear some fear based rumor, I do the research. It's keeping me sane while others end up doing crazy things. I think it's important to keep a cool head during this time. I make sure to stay informed, do my prayers, check in on everyone, tend to my responsibilities and find time to relax and decompress.

I'm wishing the best for everyone! May we all get through this together.

I also wish the best for you.
You’re doing really well by not letting you drive by fears about all those rumours and also fake news. The best in this cases is to contrast the information by listening to what experts have to say and have a cold head, as you say.

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Spirit of Trees Member Member Since May 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 189 4 111 hugs given	Mar 29, 2020 at 09:28 PM #143 Coping poorly because of lack of emotional support from friends and family. Family is unaffectionate and distant. Friends are also distant (literally). I don't want solutions right now, I just feel miserable and wanted to vent. __________________ I like deer with their stick legs and stick antlers

BreakForTheLight Grand Member Member Since Jan 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 852 9 211 hugs given	Apr 01, 2020 at 09:49 AM #154 That sucks! Fingers crossed your stepmom can find you some. Here there's still lots of empty shelves in the supermarket. Won't be eating a lot of veggies because they were out of everything I wanted now I probably need less food anyway because I just sit at home all day, but I want to at least eat some healthy food!

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Apr 01, 2020 at 11:45 AM #155 Thank you! My sister found some. She's going to mail it to me. That will get me through. I hope you can find some healthy foods for yourself. Sending good thoughts your way! __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Apr 01, 2020 at 11:56 AM #156 This is starting to impact my sleep and I don’t do well without sleep.